Creamy Ham Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 (1 lb.) bag Dutch Maid noodles
1 1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 to 1/2 c. chopped onion
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2/3 c. milk
2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
2 to 3 c. cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 c. bread crumbs

Preparation

Cook noodles separately.
In a large skillet, melt butter. Add celery, green pepper, onion and salt.
Cook until tender. Blend in soup and milk; stir in cheese, stirring constantly, until cheese melts.
Combine egg noodles, soup mixture and ham.
Mix well.
Pour into a 3-quart casserole dish and top with bread crumbs.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.